Playwriting and Roles of Theatre

What is the primary purpose of playwriting?

What are 'Stage Directions' used for in a play?

​ (a)   in the context of playwriting, is​ (b)   conversational exchange between​ (c)   in a play that reveals their​ (d)   ​ (e)   and emotions and drives the plot forward.

• Dialogue
• written
• characters
• thoughts
• words
• Monologue
• narrative
• stage directions
• Scenes
• jokes

Match the correct word to its proper definition.

• smaller segments within each act that fo

• Characters

• Person Responsible for writing a script

• Playwright

• individuals who play roles in the story

• Acts

• the sequence of events that make up the story

• Plot

• larger divisions structure the over

• Scenes

How does a playwright convey characters' thoughts and feelings?

The directions, or words, in parenthesis that show the actions or feelings that the characters are supposed to show.  These directions are called______.

• Plot Directions

• Stage Directions

• Actor Directions

• Audience Directions

The method used to achieve an objective is a​ (a)   . Characters usually are driven by inner motivation also known as​ (b)  

• Tactic
• Intent
• Strategy
• Goal
• Purpose

Putting together all facets of a character to bring life and interest to that character ​ (a)   . A conflict and stumbling block to a character’s struggle in pursuit of an action or objective is an​ (b)   .

• obstacle
• characterization
• motivation
• resolution
• background
• opportunity

The obstacles that get in the way of a character achieving what he or she wants creates...

• Conflict

• Drama

• Exposition

• Climax

A monologue is ______________

• A speech by a single character without another character's response.

• The point in the story of a play where the plot begins.

• A dialogue between two major characters in a play.

• A good TV show